Psychiatry job located in Mississippi

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervises and coordinates the clinical activities of nursing personnel to ensure appropriate medication management for clients.
• Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Ensures nursing assessments comply with DMH standards and the Mississippi Nursing Practice Acts.
• Coordinates medication clinic schedules with psychiatrists and nursing staff.
• Monitors medication effectiveness, side effects, and client responses across the medication program.
• Develops and implements nursing care plans for psychiatric clients.
• Provides medication injections to clients directly or assigns this responsibility to other RNs on the team as needed.
• Supervises the administration of medications and injections according to physician orders.
• Establishes and maintains quality control procedures for medication storage, handling, and administration.
• Provides clinical supervision and performance evaluations for nursing staff.
• Coordinates training and professional development for medication clinic nursing staff.
• Ensure proper documentation in electronic health records.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case staffing.
• Serves as liaison between nursing staff and psychiatrists to address medication-related issues.
• Develops and maintains nursing policies and procedures for the medication clinic.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Monitors inventory of medical supplies and medications.
• Addresses client concerns regarding medication management.
• Identifies opportunities for service improvement and implements appropriate measures.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

·         Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

·         Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of Mississippi.

·         Minimum of 3 years’ experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing.

·         Previous supervisory experience preferred.

·         Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

·         Working knowledge of the DSM-5.

·         Experience with medication management for psychiatric disorders.